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Nikolai Kalinichenko, an international grandmaster in correspondence player and author of some 40 chess titles, presents here a complete and up-to-date opening repertoire. It is intended for players of positional style, or for use when the competitive situation demands a solid approach. The repertoire is based on 1. e4 as White and the Classical Sicilian and King's Indian Defence as Black.

For years the only correct way to play against the Sicilian was to tackle it head-on with the Open Sicilian (i.e. when white plays an early d4). In recent years, some of the worlds best players have started to essay some dangerous anti Sicilian lines, with great success. In this Master & Amateur DVD, International Master Lorin D’Costa and chess software expert Nick Murphy outline the various “anti-Sicilians”. These openings can give you a potential advantage, whilst avoiding your opponent’s favourite Sicilian line.

Crafted in Europe, the African Palisander & Ash Wooden Tournament Chessboard features African Palisander (dark) and Ash (light) squares with a African Palisander frame. This Chessboard is 0.5" thick, has a satin finish and has the House of Staunton logo silk-screened on the h1 square.

Nikolai Kalinichenko, an international grandmaster in correspondence player and author of some 40 chess titles, presents here a complete and up-to-date opening repertoire. It is intended for players of attacking style, or for use when the competitive situation demands an aggressive approach. The repertoire is based on 1. e4 as White and the Sicilian Dragon and Leningrad Dutch as Black. Suggestions are also offered against all the opponent's main alternatives.

The House of Staunton is proud to offer another masterpiece - The Anderssen Timeless Series Chessmen. Part of our Timeless Collection, it is exact reproduction of the Jaques of London circa 1850 Anderssen Staunton pattern chessmen. These Chessmen feature a 4.4" King with a 2.0" Diameter base and are very heavily weighted. These Chessmen are an exact match to the original chessmen, down to the smallest details!

This is a study of the six greatest chess players in the world during the period 1870 to 1950 including all the games they played against each other, with biographies, annotations and statistics by chess master and mathematics professor Dr. Nathan J. Divinsky.

In March of 1970, chess happenings on the world stage intruded into Northern California. Bobby Fischer emerged from his semi-retirement to play second board in the USSR vs Rest of the World match against former World Champion, Tigran Petrosian.

This is part of a five volume master work by the world's leading authority on the Chess Endgames, Grandmaster Yuri Averbakh. This series was originally published in Russian but has also been translated and published in English. The volumes in this series were first published in the Soviet Union in 1954 with a blue hard cover. It was reprinted with modifications in 1981-1983 with a soft orange cover. This volume is concerned with pawn endgames which are the most important and the most fundamental endgames in chess.

Chess Informant (Sahovski Informator) is a publishing company based in Belgrade, that periodically produces the book of the same name, as well as the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings, Encyclopaedia of Chess Endings, Opening Monographs, other print publications, and software.

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Chess World Championship 1972 - Fischer vs. Spassky The Definitive Work of the Great Match. A Comment And Diagram After Every Move.

Catalog Code: B0279IS

This is the most complete book on the Match for the World Chess Championship between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. For every move, there is a diagram and an explanation of the reasons for the move. This new version of this timeless classic includes a new introduction, which includes comments and revelations by leading Soviet Grandmasters concerning the match and its outcome.

Marvels of grace, balance, beauty and simplicity... This is THE classic set that established a worldwide standard used since the mid-19th C. Study the King's crown and Queen's coronet, details of bishops and rooks, knights modeled after marble stallion heads from the Parthenon, on down to the diminutive pawn. Admire the simple, yet elegant contours. Well-weighted. Shaped to hold, to touch, to admire... To be gazed at in unwavering and total concentration.

Marvels of grace, balance, beauty and simplicity... This is THE classic set that established a worldwide standard used since the mid-19th C. Study the King's crown and Queen's coronet, details of bishops and rooks, knights modeled after marble stallion heads from the Parthenon, on down to the diminutive pawn. Admire the simple, yet elegant contours. Well-weighted. Shaped to hold, to touch, to admire... To be gazed at in unwavering and total concentration.

Our basic vinyl chess piece bag measures 8.0" x 6.0" and easily fits an entire set of regulation-size chessmen, including those sets with extra queens! Made of durable vinyl and with easy, large open/close zippers, these bags come in handy for schools or chess clubs that need to transport several chess sets to tournaments and leagues, and later can be used for storage of the chess pieces to help keep the sets together!

In "Using the Initiative", Grandmaster Simon Williams explains the ideas behind his play in two of his games where the correct use of the initiative has proved critical. Follow Simon as he provides his audience with an essential insight into the working thought processes of a Grandmaster – a must for any chess enthusiast looking to improve!

In "Thinking Outside of the Box", Grandmaster Simon Williams explains how a viewer can improve their game by spotting unusual but very effective ideas. This includes strategic knight manoeuvres, clever bishop moves and other concepts that will be invaluable to any player wishing to improve their game.

Grandmaster Repertoire 16 – The French Defence 3 concludes this ambitious three-volume series by offering a comprehensive repertoire against the Advance, Tarrasch, and other alternatives to 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3.

The House of Staunton Fitted Briefcase provides the ultimate level of protection for your Chessmen. Unlike traditional Chess boxes, where the Chess pieces are stacked on top of each other while not in use, the Fitted Briefcase provides each of the Chess pieces their own individual form-fitted compartment.

The House of Staunton Fitted Briefcase provides the ultimate level of protection for your Chessmen. Unlike traditional Chess boxes, where the Chess pieces are stacked on top of each other while not in use, the Fitted Briefcase provides each of the Chess pieces their own individual form-fitted compartment.

The House of Staunton Blackwood Superior Traditional Chessboard with 2.25" Squares features Blackwood (dark) and Maple (light) squares with a Mahogany frame. This Chessboard is 0.5" thick, has a moulded edge and a satin finish. The House of Staunton logo is silk-screened on the h1 square.

Crafted in Europe, the Mahogany & Maple Wooden Tournament Chessboard features Mahogany (dark) and Maple (light) squares with a Mahogany frame. This Chessboard is 0.5" thick, has a satin finish, has the House of Staunton logo silk-screened on the h1 square and has the Rank and File Labels that make it an excellent training tool.

Crafted in Europe, the Mahogany & Maple Wooden Tournament Chessboard features Mahogany (dark) and Maple (light) squares with a Mahogany frame. This Chessboard is 0.5" thick, has a satin finish, has the House of Staunton logo silk-screened on the h1 square and has the Rank and File Labels that make it an excellent training tool.

Crafted in Europe, the Rosewood & Maple Wooden Tournament Chessboard features Rosewood (dark) and Maple (light) squares with a Rosewood frame. This Chessboard is 0.5" thick, has a satin finish and has the Rank and File Labels that make it an excellent training tool.

Crafted in Europe, the Smoked Oak & Maple Wooden Tournament Chessboard features Smoked Oak (dark) and Maple (light) squares with a Smoked Oak frame. This Chessboard is 0.5" thick, has a satin finish and has the Rank and File Labels that make it an excellent training tool.
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The Standard Fitted Coffer in splendid Mahogany provides the highest level of protection for your chessmen. Unlike traditional chess boxes, where the chess pieces are stacked on top of each other while not in use, the Fitted Coffer provides each of the chess pieces their own individual storage compartment. It features brass quadrant hinges, a removable top tray and a lock and key with tassel.

The Standard Fitted Coffer in splendid Mahogany provides the highest level of protection for your chessmen. Unlike traditional chess boxes, where the chess pieces are stacked on top of each other while not in use, the Fitted Coffer provides each of the chess pieces their own individual storage compartment. It features brass quadrant hinges, a removable top tray and a lock and key with tassel.

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An Imperfect House of Staunton Walnut and Maple Classical Tiroir Chessboard-this board is crafted from Walnut (dark squares) and Maple (light squares) and features storage drawers underneath the board.

For your purchasing consideration....
An Imperfect House of Staunton Walnut and Maple Classical Tiroir Chessboard-this board is crafted from Walnut (dark squares) and Maple (light squares) and features storage drawers underneath the board.